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UK not thinking of easing virus lockdown measures yet: minister 19 Apr 2020 - 01:11 pm
The city of London financial district and the river Thames are seen in early morning, as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in London, Britain, April 19 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
India's Maharashtra state allows some economic activity as national coronavirus cases top 15,000 19 Apr 2020 - 12:42 pm
A taxi driver reads a newspaper while waiting for customers under a bridge during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in MUMBAI on April 17, 2020. / AFP / INDRANIL MUKHERJEE
Wuhan Classified as COVID-19 Low-Risk Area 19 Apr 2020 - 12:22 pm
:People eat outdoor next to a restaurant in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province on April 16, 2020. China has largely brought the coronavirus under control within its borders since the outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year. / AFP
Pakistan starts repatriating UAE-based nationals stranded by coronavirus 19 Apr 2020 - 11:59 am
A health worker takes samples from foreign workers to check for the novel coronavirus at a testing centre in the Al Quaz area of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, on April 18, 2020. AFP / KARIM SAHIB
Belgium's lonely elderly face solitude even if they escape virus 19 Apr 2020 - 11:46 am
Staff members and residents salute their families at the elderly residence Christalain on April 17, 2020, in Brussels, during a strict lockdown in the country to fight against the novel coronavirus. / AFP / kenzo tribouillard
S.Korea relaxes some social distancing rules as new virus cases fall 19 Apr 2020 - 11:30 am
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 15: Election officials count ballots at a polling station during the 21st General Election amid the coronavirus outbreak in seoul, South Korea on April 15, 2020. ( Jong Hyun Kim - Anadolu Agency )
Taiwan virus cases spike, mostly navy sailors on Palau trip 19 Apr 2020 - 11:29 am
:Devotees, one of them wearing a face mask, walk through the fire crackers to celebrate Mazu's birthday in front of Chaotian Temple in Beigang, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Yunlin, Taiwan on April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang
'Captain Tom', 99, raises more than $31 million for UK carers 19 Apr 2020 - 10:46 am
FILE PHOTO: Retired British Army Captain Tom Moore, 99, raises money for health workers by attempting to walk the length of his garden one hundred times before his 100th birthday this month as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Marsto
Europe virus toll tops 100,000 as online mega-concert raises spirits 19 Apr 2020 - 10:29 am
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India says no decision yet on easing or lifting flight restrictions 19 Apr 2020 - 10:15 am
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Nine killed in Indonesia mining accident 19 Apr 2020 - 10:11 am
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New York Governor sounds optimistic note as coronavirus numbers improve 18 Apr 2020 - 08:22 pm
Pedestrians wear face masks on Fulton Street on April 17, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Scott Heins/Getty Images/AFP)
Coronavirus handling shows Greece no longer "black sheep" of Europe - PM 18 Apr 2020 - 05:21 pm
A bus which will carry Turkish citizens who quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Greek cruise ship
Croatia extends lockdown until May 4, begins to consider easing 18 Apr 2020 - 04:30 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man crossing a street as Croatia is stepping up measures to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Zagreb, Croatia March 21, 2020. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic
UK hospital COVID-19 death toll rises 888 18 Apr 2020 - 04:24 pm
A member of the military tests a person at a coronavirus test centre in the car park of Chessington World of Adventures as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, Chessington, Britain, London, Britain, April 18, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melv
Violence and looting point to food crisis in S.Africa lockdown 18 Apr 2020 - 03:28 pm
Informal traders and waste-pickers queue at the parking lot of the Orlando East Communal Hall in Soweto, Johannesburg, on April 17, 2020 during a food distribution. AFP / MARCO LONGARI
Virus takes cheer out of Zimbabwe independence celebration 18 Apr 2020 - 03:22 pm
An aerial view shows a police water cannon that is used to spray Hydroperoxide compound to disinfect a vending market in Nkulumane township in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on April 16, 2020. / AFP / ZINYANGE AUNTONY
Spain's coronavirus deaths surpass 20,000 but daily increase slows 18 Apr 2020 - 02:08 pm
A woman wearing a medical mask walks at nearly empty Columbus Square after precautions against the spread o in Madrid, Spain on April 17, 2020. Burak Akbulut - Anadolu